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The Great Britain Guide

Gardens · Central Scotland

Queen Mothers Memorial Garden

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Queen Mothers Memorial Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Lily, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 936980

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Queen Mothers Memorial Garden is a garden located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Official information

The Queen Mother's Memorial Garden is a tranquil space dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Visitors can enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring a variety of plants and flowers, along with serene pathways for leisurely strolls.

Place summary

The Queen Mother's Memorial Garden is a garden located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and features a variety of plants and landscaping elements designed to reflect her life and legacy.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9671, -3.2105
Postcode
EH3 5QB
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley2.1 km
Official site
www.rbge.org.uk

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Queen Mothers Memorial Garden

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Ibis Styles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Mothers Memorial Garden?
Queen Mothers Memorial Garden is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH3 5QB).
What is Queen Mothers Memorial Garden?
Queen Mothers Memorial Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Queen Mothers Memorial Garden?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH3 5QB.
How do I get to Queen Mothers Memorial Garden?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH3 5QB.